Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Greenwood, SC is seeking a skilled Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and creative cooking styles. You will work in a facility that emphasizes health, safety, and high-quality meals.

The role focuses on following production guidelines, preparing meals, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces while delivering friendly service to guests. Training is provided, with opportunities to grow in a culinary-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and food safety regulations (sanitation, handling, storage).
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use various cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food properly following safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and staff.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Greenwood, SC is seeking a skilled Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and creative cooking styles. You will work in a facility that emphasizes health, safety, and high-quality meals.

The role focuses on following production guidelines, preparing meals, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces while delivering friendly service to guests. Training is provided, with opportunities to grow in a culinary-focused environment.